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Pet Calendar Photo Contest to benfit Humane Society

November 6, 2024

Your Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-Lance are hosting a Pet Calendar Photo Contest to benefit the Okmulgee County Humane Society. The contest opens for entries at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, and wil...

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County approves suicidal persons policy for OCSO

November 6, 2024

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met for their first regular meeting of November, approving a new suicidal persons policy for the Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office.The policy aims to streaml...

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Scare on the Square is a big Draw

November 6, 2024

What an amazing turnout as always during the annual Scare on the Square in downtown Okmulgee and at surrounding businesses. Lots of families, organizations and the community came out on a perfect day ...

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Scare on the Square a Spooky Success

November 6, 2024

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Voluntary boil advisory partially lifted by city

November 6, 2024

The City of Okmulgee lifted the voluntary boil advisory for most areas as Monday afternoon, with the exception of one section in the southern part of the city.Residents in the Oakwood Addition area, located along Mission Avenue from Country Club Drive to Banyan, as well as on 36th Street from Wood Drive to 250 Road and south on 250 Road, are still under a strongly recommended boil order due to an ...

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Demolition begins for Preston Road Project

November 1, 2024

Demolition work commenced this week along US-75 at Preston Road as part of a significant infrastructure project aimed at enhancing safety and traffic flow in the area. This demolition precedes utility...

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A New Chapter in Safety for Okmulgee County

October 31, 2024

In a small Oklahoma county, big changes are happening. The Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority (OCCJA) has just taken a significant step forward in ensuring the safety of everyone within its co...

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Morris Student Claims Prize for Art Contest

November 6, 2024

Georgia Howard of Morris Public Schools is pictured with her prizes after winning the Okmulgee Times & Henryetta Free-Lance Halloween Art Contest, featuring local businesses and organizations.

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Christmas Bazaar, Craft Show Nears

November 6, 2024

The 42nd annual Prairie Bell OHCE Christmas Bazaar and Craft Show will be held Saturday, Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Morris High School cafeteria and the Morris Grade School gym. Vendor Barb...

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OCEM Report

November 6, 2024

JEFFREY MOOREOCEM DIRECTORAttendance at the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Our team attended the Board of County Commissioners meeting, where we presented updates on recent emergency management...

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Holiday closings announced for Okmulgee

November 6, 2024

Please be advised that all City Hall offices and Public Works operations will be closed Monday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Emergency service operations, police and fire departments will r...

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Athlete of the Week Honored

November 6, 2024

Luv Ford recently honored Beggs High School senior Billy Ramsey, quarterback of the Beggs Golden Demon football team, as Athlete of the Week. Making the presentation was Missy Nash of Luv Ford, alongs...

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Holiday closings announced for Okmulgee

November 6, 2024

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Pirates vs. Pirates

November 6, 2024

Preston High School boys and girls basketball will have season openers this Friday evening at 6 p.m. as they will travel to Dale to take on the Pirates.Cade Dean is the new high school girls basketbal...

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Beggs Softball Stars Named to All-District

November 1, 2024

Congratulations to Addison Dossett, Abagail Harmon and Emma Trimble, who were selected for All-District honors. Dossett was named as a 1st team pitcher, while utility player Harmon and second baseman ...

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Cross Country State Meet is Saturday

November 1, 2024

Congratulations to the teams and individuals that qualified for the 2024 Cross Country State Championship Meet, which will take place Saturday at Edmond Santa Fe High School, 1901 W. 15th St. in Edmon...

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PHS Cheerleaders Succeed at All-Region Tryouts

November 1, 2024

Congratulations to Preston cheerleaders Tori Graham and Mary Swatsenbarg, who had a successful weekend at All-Region Cheer tryouts. Swatsenbarg, right, received the top score for Class 2A and advanced...

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Henryetta Hosts Cross Country Regionals

November 1, 2024

Henryetta hosted the 2024 Cross Country Regional Meet last week at Nichols Park. Pictured are some of the county runners from the event.

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Morris Softball Players Earn All-District Honors

October 30, 2024

Congratulations to the members of the Morris High School softball team who received All-District honors. Fire Clark was named to the 1st team as an All-District pitcher, while Bayle Qualls and Aaricha...

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Meet Your Officers

October 18, 2024

In this installment of Meet Your Officers, we had the privilege of sitting down with Deputy Chief Dennis Northcross of the Muscogee Nation Lighthorse Police Department. With over two decades of servic...

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Greenwood Rising: The Rise of Black Wall Street

October 18, 2024

The Okmulgee Times had the unique opportunity to sit down with Director Aaron Williams and actress Fatima Marie, who portrays Emma Gurley, to discuss their powerful new film on the legacy of Greenwood...

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Anne Roberts People’s Choice Awards in Your Hands

For the Children

By Patrick

July 24, 2024

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Anne Roberts People’s Choice Award celebrates an individual and an organization serving youth in our state. It is named for the longest serving executive director for the Oklahoma ...

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Patrons Bank Hosts Community Backpack Drive for Local Public Schools

Drive ends Aug. 12

By Patrick

July 22, 2024

Patrons Bank is excited to announce a community backpack drive to support local public schools. The public is invited to donate a new backpack at any Patrons Bank location, and for every backpack d...

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“Jumping the shark” as bad in politics as on TV

By Joshua

June 26, 2024

Growing up as a child in the 1970s, I enjoyed my fair share of television shows. One of my favorites was “Happy Days,” celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. “Happy Days” starred Ron Howard, a Du...

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WSFCU Branch Manager is guest of Okmulgee Lions

By Joshua

June 26, 2024

Morgan Alexander Lions Club The Okmulgee Lions Club met last Tuesday evening at 5:30 p.m. for our monthly evening meeting at the Lutheran Church. We enjoyed a meal and fellowship, followed by a rousin...

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Who is God’s best friend?

November 6, 2024

The key to long friendships is a short memory, says humorist Michael Hodgin.It’s easy to be a friend to someone who likes and respects you. Have you ever considered being a friend to someone who can’t...

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Do the Work

November 6, 2024

1 Peter 1:3-5 - “Let us give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! Because of his great mercy he gave us new life by raising Jesus Christ from death. This fills us with a living hope,...

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Cornerstone Foursquare to hold movie night

November 6, 2024

Cornerstone Foursquare will hold a movie night Thursday, Nov. 14, at 6 p.m. The feature film will be The Sounds of Hope, which documents the passionate steps taken in the southeastern community of Pos...

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New Salem to celebrate 87th anniversary

November 6, 2024

New Salem Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its 87th anniversary and homecoming on Sunday, Nov. 10, at 11 a.m. The community is invited to come help them celebrate this occasion, and a special ...

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Luv Ford to offer free oil changes to veterans

November 6, 2024

Luv Ford is offering free oil changes to all veterans Monday, Nov. 11, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.The offer is for veterans and active duty military only, who must call 918-268-2244 to make an appointment i...